Troubleshooting

Problem: Machine not starting

Check Remedy

Main disconnect
switch Close switch
open

Line fuse blown Replace fuse

Control transformer
Replace fuse
fuse blown

Reset. If trouble is
Motor starter persists, check whether
overload tripped motor starter contacts
are functioning or not

Low incoming Do alternate

voltage arrangement

Wire loose Check wires for

connection loose connection

Emergency
Replace emergency
push button
push button/replace
locked/malfunction

Due for consumables

Change if
change (see warning
accordingly
message)

Incoming R YB Change if
phase connection accordingly

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Problem: Machine status down with the air demand present

Check Remedy

Low incoming Do alternate

voltage arrangement

Loss of control Check for tappings of

voltage control voltage

Low pressure Set to correct

setting in controller working pressure

Stand by time
10 minutes Reset
(6 times start & stop accordingly
allowed.)in 1 Hr

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Problem : High discharge temperature

Check Remedy
Proper ventilation in Make arrangement
for proper
exhaust and inlet Ventilation
Provide required
Insufficient space
space around the
around compressor compressor

Cooling air flow Clean cooler and

check for proper
restricted ventilation

Clean the cooler

Cooler plugged
tubes

Ambient Temperature Provide sufficient

is too high forced air ventilation

Fill oil to correct

Low oil level
the level

Replace the filter

Clogged oil filter
element

Poor quality oil Check and change

Cooling fan Check wiring

rotation regularly

emperature
T sensor
in ambient Calibrate it

Check neutral Connect/ensure

connect given Neutral

Check fan Replace if

motor fuse blown

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Problem: Excessive oil in service line / consumption

Check Remedy

Line pressure if less Do proper compressor

than 5 bar selection

Loading/Unloading
Do proper compressor
pattern, if unloading is
selection
more than loading

Clogged lone Clean strainer and

strainer or orifice orifice

Separator element Change separator

damage or not
element
functioning

Check all pipe

Leek in
connection for
lubrication system
leaks

Excess oil Drain and

Foaming change the oil

Oil level
too high Drain the oil to
(off condition) correct level

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Problem: Pressure relief valve opens

Check Remedy

Replace pressure
Defective pressure
relief valve
relief valve

Replace separator
Defective separator
element
element

Minimum pressure Replace valve kit

valve struck

Wrong stud length Adjust accordingly

in MPV (6mm)

Set according to
Working pressure intended working
set in controller pressure

Check and clean

Blockage in intake the intake valve
valve actuation line actuation line

Replace the
High pressure separator element/
in the sump Clean the cooler

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Problem: Machine fails to build up full discharge pressure

Check Remedy

Too much Check for service line

air demand leaks or open valve

Dirty air filter Change element

Intake valve Check and

malfunction replace kit

Solenoid valve
malfunction Check and replace

Pressure sensor in Calibrate

ambient accordingly
(should be zero)

Check for internal Tight and arrest

piping leaks the leaks

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Problem : Excessive operation pressure

Check Remedy

Defect in pressure
Check and replace
transmitter

Defective solenoid
Check and replace
valve

Defective BDV Check and replace

Defective intake valve Check and replace

Check the loading and

unloading relay of the
Controller defect controller Check the
pressure sensor in the
controller

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